CLAYWOMAN RETURNS! EXTREMELY ECLECTIC DRAG!

Written by Michael Cavadias, the artist formerly known as drag queen Lily Of The Valley. Directed by Rob Roth.

ABRONS ART CENTER, NYC
January 21, 22, 28, 29, February 4, 5
8 pm | $20
Blending live performance and film, The Mystery Of Claywoman is the story of Claywoman (Michael Cavadias AKA FORMER DRAG ROCKER LILY OF THE VALLEY), a 500-million year old enigma who, legend has it, can cure anyone of their deepest pain. She, along with her canine musical traveling companion 'Craig' (Rob Roth), travels the universe searching for souls to heal and planets to save.

The Mystery of Claywoman begins with a ‘found, unfinished, severely damaged and restored’ documentary film that introduces the theories and mythology surrounding the Claywoman character. This mockumentary raises questions concerning our need for faith, ritual and validation through interviews with characters played by such performers as Alan Cumming, Edgar Oliver, Amy Poehler, Justin Bond, Debbie Harry, and Ruth Maleczech.


With irony and wit, this fictional film sets the stage for the live lecture. Commenting on our ‘need for answers’, the lecture explores the scientific and historical evolution of humanity from the perspective of this supposed 500,000,000-year-old extraterrestrial.

Special guests will introduce this latest version of the performance every night including Ana Matronic (Scissor Sisters), Michael Musto (Village Voice), John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) Kembra Pfahler (The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black), and Rachelle Garniez (Citizens Band).

Abrons Arts Center,
466 Grand Street, New York, NY 10002

VIDEO FROM THE GUARDIAN OF CLAYWOMAN DISCUSSING CHRISTOPEHR HITCHENS: CLAYWOMAN